SECURE CUSTOM PANEL
STEP 4
TO METAL MOUNTING
PANEL
• Lay the custom panel, appearance side down,
on a clean surface.
• Place the flat side of the metal panel onto the
back side of the custom panel, with the
mounting flanges facing up.
• Align the lamp hole in the panel with the
mounting panel.
• Check top, bottom and side overlap dimensions
from the metal panel to wood panel edge as
shown.
1/4"
Attachment Holes
Align Holes
Back side of Appearance Panel with Support Panel
FOR PANELS LESS THAN
STEP 5
3/4" THICK
• Separate the custom panel and metal panel.
• Apply a few horizontal beads of adhesive to the
metal panel. Avoid adhesive within 1" of lamp
hole area and outer edges.
FOR 3/4" (OR GREATER)
STEP 5A
THICK PANELS
3/4" thick panels may be secured to the metal
panel with screws.
• Use the metal panel as a template. Position the
metal panel over the back side of the custom
panel and drill pilot holes. Drill pilot holes sized
to match screws being used (screws not
provided).
CAUTION:
carefully to avoid penetration of the finished side.
Pub. No. 49-8969-2
Dwg. No. 164D3333P196
977-0298-000
06-04 JR
Top
Handle
Bottom
7/32"
Select screw length
NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at
General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and
specifications are subject to change without notice.
STEP 6
Turn the assembly appearance side up.
• Use plastic to wood adhesive to secure the lamp
jewel to the front of the wood panel. On the side
with the bulge, (see illustration) apply a small
bead of adhesive around the outside edge.
Place the jewel into the drilled hole.
This Side
Against
Wood
3/16"
STEP 7
1/4"
A custom handle (not supplied) may be installed.
• Drill pilot holes through the front of the custom
panel and through the metal panel to match the
chosen handle.
NOTE: The handle screws should be installed
through the metal panel, the custom panel and
into the custom or original handle.
STEP 8
• Install the custom panel assembly to the exposed
drawer front using the original 7 screws.
INSTALL LAMP JEWEL
Appearance
Side
REINSTALL ORIGINAL
HANDLE OR OPTIONAL
CUSTOM HANDLE
INSTALL ASSEMBLED
PANEL TO THE DRAWER
Custom Handle
or Original Handle
Insert
Jewel